Dennis Shorty

Copper Raven

Copper, leather

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Dennis Shorty is a Musician, a Master Carver, an Artist, a Craftsman, a Knowledge Keeper and Teller of traditional Kaska heritage stories that are passed down orally from generation to generation.  Born of Kaska indigenous heritage, Dennis Shorty and has lived most of his life near Ross River, Yukon. By watching his grandfather and father carve traditional tools and toys, Dennis became interested in art.

For him, making art is a spiritual path and a way to communicate with his ancestors. After a difficult period in Residential Schools during the 60’s and 70s when the Canadian government tried to assimilate Indigenous peoples and wipe out their culture, Dennis has led a strong personal mission to revive his cultural heritage.

Horn and Hummingbird

Caribou horn, turquoise, brass, copper and leather

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The Yukon Rose

Horn carved with copper, brass and sheep horn

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